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EU struggles with rare earth minerals targets under Critical Raw Materials Act, risking net zero goals and China dependency

David Lazarevic09/07/2024

09/07/2024

The European Union (EU) is facing significant challenges in meeting its targets for rare earth minerals, according to production forecasts reported by Reuters. Failure to...

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Navigating lithium’s role in Europe’s green transition: Extractivism, peripherality and resistance in Serbia

David Lazarevic07/07/2024

07/07/2024

In recent years, lithium has emerged as a pivotal material in the dual transitions towards digitalization and environmental sustainability. It’s a cornerstone of conventional batteries...

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Afarak acquires magnesite mines from Serbian insolvent producer Magnohrom for €1 million

David Lazarevic05/07/202405/07/2024

05/07/202405/07/2024

Afarak, a Finnish alloy producer, has finalized an agreement to purchase mining rights for magnesite mines from the Serbian refractory material producer Magnohrom, which is...

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United Lithium expands nordic holdings with significant acquisitions in Finland and Sweden

David Lazarevic05/07/2024

05/07/2024

United Lithium Corp. has announced a substantial expansion of its land holdings in Finland and Sweden. The company has acquired rights to three new properties:...

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German Raw Materials Fund implementation at risk due to Ministry disagreement

David Lazarevic05/07/2024

05/07/2024

Last summer, the German Government announced the establishment of a state-run raw materials fund with a capital of one billion euros. The aim was to...

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German Government backs Arafura rare earths with $115m loan guarantees for Nolans project

David Lazarevic05/07/2024

05/07/2024

Arafura Rare Earths has achieved a major milestone with conditional approval for up to $115m (€106.5m) in loan guarantees from the German Government’s Inter-Ministerial Committee...

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Lundin Mining considers sale of Zinkgruvan and Neves-Corvo mines to fund South American expansion

David Lazarevic05/07/2024

05/07/2024

Lundin Mining is reportedly exploring the potential sale of its Zinkgruvan and Neves-Corvo zinc mines in Sweden and Portugal, respectively, as part of a strategy...

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Navigating geopolitical challenges: The rise of deep-sea mining and its implications for global mineral security

David Lazarevic05/07/2024

05/07/2024

As Europe navigates environmental and energy insecurities, the looming scarcity of critical minerals like cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel and rare earths poses a significant hurdle...

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Chalice Mining and Mitsubishi forge partnership on Gonneville project in Western Australia

David Lazarevic05/07/2024

05/07/2024

Chalice Mining has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi, marking a significant collaboration on the Gonneville platinum group element (PGE)/nickel/copper/cobalt project located...

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Platinum industry faces headwinds as South Africa grapples with production decline

David Lazarevic05/07/2024

05/07/2024

The global platinum mining industry is navigating turbulent waters, with South Africa, its largest producer, experiencing significant challenges. Platinum, a metal over 30 times rarer...

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EU struggles with rare earth minerals targets under Critical Raw Materials Act, risking net zero goals and China dependency

Navigating lithium’s role in Europe’s green transition: Extractivism, peripherality and resistance in Serbia

Afarak acquires magnesite mines from Serbian insolvent producer Magnohrom for €1 million

United Lithium expands nordic holdings with significant acquisitions in Finland and Sweden

German Raw Materials Fund implementation at risk due to Ministry disagreement

German Government backs Arafura rare earths with $115m loan guarantees for Nolans project

Lundin Mining considers sale of Zinkgruvan and Neves-Corvo mines to fund South American expansion

Navigating geopolitical challenges: The rise of deep-sea mining and its implications for global mineral security

Chalice Mining and Mitsubishi forge partnership on Gonneville project in Western Australia

Platinum industry faces headwinds as South Africa grapples with production decline

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